Fly Fishing

There are many different types of fishing that a fishermen use. The different environments called for a need to adapt to various techniques to aide fishermen for each specific situation. Fly fishing is mostly done in shallow rivers giving the fisherman the ability to stand in the waters. The type of water you are in determines the type of fish you going to catch. Turn to Academy Sports + Outdoors fly shop to find all fly fishing gear.

In fly fishing it is important to have an in depth skill in fly tying. Browse through our large selection of fly tying supplies to add in this task. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Casting a nearly weightless fly requires casting techniques significantly different from other forms fishing. Fly fishermen use hand tied flies that resemble natural prey, causing the fish to strike.